The Tenka No. 8 calligraphy brush, perfect for writing New Year's calligraphy, is a stiff-bristle brush made with the finest horsehair known as Ten'o.
This is the most classic and orthodox brush for large characters, making it accessible to beginners, experts, and the general public.
[Nara Brush Master Akashiya]
To craft these brushes, we select from over 10 types of animal hair that are just the right balance of soft and hard and absorb ink well. The quality of the brush varies depending on the species of animal, the time of collection, and the part of the body where the hair is collected.
The brush-making technique, which skillfully combines a wide variety of hair types based on elasticity, strength, length, etc., is the result of years of experience and research by our master brush masters.
This, combined with traditional techniques, allows us to continue producing Nara brushes with exquisitely finished tips.
[Primary Use] For calligraphy
[Product Size] Approx. 24mm diameter x 265mm
[Shaft Diameter] Approx. 24mm
[Bristle Shape] Medium tip / [Bristle Length] Approx. 85mm
[Elasticity] Firm
[Main Hair] Red Teno
